One Year After Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene struck our region on September 27, 2024, the devastation was swift and widespread. But so was the response.
United Way of the Piedmont, in partnership with local organizations, sprang into action to meet urgent needs. We launched the United for All Disaster Relief Fund, organized a community-wide supply drive, and mobilized volunteers to assist with cleanup and rebuilding efforts.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the tireless work of our team, we provided direct support to 690 local households, totaling more than $421,000 to help families find housing and regain stability.
Long-Term Recovery: Rebuilding Stronger
Disaster recovery doesn’t end when the skies clear. It’s a long journey, and United Way is committed to walking it alongside our community.
That’s why we’re a core partner in the Spartanburg Long-Term Recovery Group, a coalition focused on sustained recovery and future resilience. United Way will house the group’s new Mitigation & Recovery Specialist, who will lead coordination efforts to rebuild homes and strengthen our community’s preparedness for future disasters.
So far, 159 home repair applications have been approved, and we’re working diligently to move these projects forward.
A Neighbor’s Story of Hope
We have neighbors who are still on the path to rebuilding after the storm. One powerful example is an 82-year-old widow who was forced to evacuate her flooded home. For months, she lived in uncertainty, displaced and unsure of what the future held.
Through the support of the Long-Term Recovery Group and United Way, she is now on track to have her home repaired and her life restored.
Her story is just one of many that reflect the heart of this partnership: helping our neighbors recover, rebuild, and thrive. Together, we’re ensuring that no one is left behind.
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